RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 224 (HB 167) 2023 Regular Session Cox
New law provides that a disabled veteran who does not qualify for the 100% eligibility tier
under federal law relative to postsecondary education benefits shall receive an exemption in
an amount equal to the remaining tuition and fees he owes to the public postsecondary
education institution after the application of federal benefits. Defines "disabled veteran" as
an individual who has a service-connected disability as determined by the U.S. Dept. of
Veterans Affairs and who is a resident of La.
New law provides that if a student qualifies for both the new law tuition waiver and a Taylor
Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship award as provided in existing law,
he shall receive the tuition exemption provided by new law rather than a TOPS award.
Effective August 1, 2023.
(Adds R.S. 17:1688 and 5002(H))